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  1. MS Tarheel1

    Lake Pleasant AZ drownings

    We keep our S/R in dry dock at Lake Pleasant. Certainly concerning to be launching your boat and see the Maricopa Co dive and robotic rescue trailer next to the launch. In May there were 5 drownings and 1 other death due to leg being amputated by the prop on a boat. People drowning because they...
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    240SA Ignition Switch

    Got the boat in the water today. When I went I inserted the key into the ignition switch...as soon as I turned the key the entire switch assembly turns. Could never start the engine and had to pull boat back out. PO had a new switch installed in 2019 prior to my purchase. I found the invoice...
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    Speakers popping while trimming

    The 4 channel clarion marine amp died end of LY in our 240 SA. During the holidays, I installed an Alpine amp. It is a car amp versus the previous marine amp. All wiring remained identical except I used upgraded RCA cables for inputs from the head unit. There is also the older 2 channel clarion...
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    Captains Chair Condition

    Hi All- Looking for suggestions on my captain chair on our 02 Sundancer. No tears or rips but despite my best detailing steps and/or cleaning supplies...can not get the stains and sun discoloration out of the vinyl. I took the seat out yesterday when I was doing a complete cleaning and polish...
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    Amp Question

    Looking for recommendations. On our 02 240 dancer....previous owner installed a head unit, pair of cockpit speakers as well as cabin speakers and a sub. All of these run thru 2 amps. When I purchased the boat in 2019, I purchased new kenwood head unit and 4 new speakers. Everything was...
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    Fresh water operation

    We keep our 2002 240DA in drydock at the lake. From time to time.....I bring water containers and add water to the fresh water inlet so I can use the transom hose bib for cleaning of the boat and getting dust off. Unfortunately there is no water in the dry dock area. Today....added...
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    Need to be able to pull lower dash panel to access stereo remote.

    Needing to replace my inoperative stereo remote on my lower dash panel. As you know...it is no help by screws like the top. What is the procedure to remove? Seems like there is velco hook and loop underneath securing it. Thanks
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    How to remove lower dash panel

    Need to replace the inoperative stereo remote on my lower dash panel. It is not secured with screws like the top panel. What is best procedure to remove panel so I can access remote?
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    Trim problems mercruiser 3.0 troubleshoot

    Have a 2004 S/R Sport 180 with 3.0 Sterndrive. Parked with cover on it since October. Pulled cover off to check interior of boat and much to my dismay...there was 8-12 inches of water inside boat from very heavy rains and drain plug still in. I pulled drain plug and it literally took 45 minutes...
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    What an Awesome Boat Day in AZ

    With everything going on in the world....nice to get away for the afternoon.
  11. MS Tarheel1

    Windlass Anchor Question

    I purchased 02 Sea Rady 240SD. It has the Simpson Lawrence Windlass Model 500. While I still have the boat in dry dock, I knew I needed to test the windlass and measure the entire length of the rode as well as condition. I ended up with 150 feet total including 10 feet of chain. While the...
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    02 240 DA-Cabin carpet wet

    We just recently purchased 02 240 DA and still doing some much needed detailing. I scrubbed and cleaned out the transom storage. Wanted to wash down the compartment after cleaning and the only water I have access to in dry storage is the faucet connection in this compartment. Worked well using...
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    Restoring Cabin

    On my 2002 S/R 240 SD....see attached pic of "bolster" that runs both the starboard and the port side. The actual fabric is rotted to the point it has torn in multiple places. Has anyone had success taking to a upholstery shop to have recovered?
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    Need your help identifying this part

    Just purchased my 2002 S/R 240 SD. While cleaning cabinets in cabin...came across this strap. See pics. Have check parts pdf.....closest thing I can find is a part related to sliding cabin door. Could be wrong. Thanks for your help and Happy Thanksgiving.
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    Old electronics-Need advice on filling-sealing holes

    Recently purchased a 2002 240SD. Has 2 remaining mounts and cables from electronics which did not come with boat. Have attached 2 pics. Looking for recommendations to remove 2 mounting brackets and cables and filling holes. Will purchase probably purchase a chart plotter next year just not...
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    Solar battery charger

    Looking for recommendations on a solar battery charger system. I have a 240 SD with a 12 volt starting battery and 2 6 volts hooked in series. Boat is kept in dry dock area at lake with no electrical access. My boat repair facility suggested a solar panel with controller that would maintain the...
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    Sundancer 240 Steering Wheel Center

    In need of plastic wood grain Sea Ray steering wheel center. Plastic has badly deteriorated on mine. Any recommendations on sources. Nothing found so far.
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    Looking hard at used Sea Ray Sundancer

    Looking hard at a 2002 S/R 240 Sundancer. Currently have a 2004 B/R 180 Sport. Just to hard for my wife to get in and out of. Found this 240 Sundancer. Engine has 305 hours. At a local car dealer. They took as a trade-in. They took boat to reputable marine dealer. Spent $3234 on maintenance and...
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